What if LBJ called KD and said 'Let's Team Up w/Lakers' - Bleacher hypothetical

 
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:25 am    Post subject: What if LBJ called KD and said 'Let's Team Up w/Lakers' - Bleacher hypothetical

Hey all,

I figured we've explored just about everything, so what if LeBron called KD and said come play with me in LA with the Lakers? Hypotheticals abound at @BleacherReport
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2781221-could-lebron-james-and-kevin-durant-team-up-in-los-angeles-with-the-lakers

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:33 am    Post subject:

Where do you realistically see Kawhi being traded to? Seems like odds are Clippers or Celtics get him
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:34 am    Post subject:



abound indeed, Eric
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:37 am    Post subject:

I wouldn’t hold my breathe on KD coming to the Lakers
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:38 am    Post subject:

I feel the Clippers have the advantage IF the Spurs value the picks in this draft. If not, not sure Celtics give up as much as reporters speculate

also depends on what Kawhi wants to do as far as hardball
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:47 am    Post subject:

emplay wrote:
I feel the Clippers have the advantage IF the Spurs value the picks in this draft. If not, not sure Celtics give up as much as reporters speculate

also depends on what Kawhi wants to do as far as hardball


What about the report that the Cavs are trying to trade for KL?
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:32 am    Post subject:

LBJ and KD would be perfect!!
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:38 am    Post subject:

If LB could convince KD to join him with the Lakers it would be a dream come true. Not only would we get soooo much better adding KD but the Warriors would drop to being beatable immediately without him. A double win!!
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 12:45 pm    Post subject:

I like these "What If' articles. Emplay, of course, makes them pleasant without casting aspersions at any of the involved parties.. (not an easy task)
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 12:54 pm    Post subject:

Stephen A Smith said there is growing sense that George might return to OKC, if that’s true then the KD/LeBron dream is more realistic
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 1:27 pm    Post subject:

Why would Durant leave a team he just won back to back finals MVPs on to be a sidekick to LeBron?
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 1:44 pm    Post subject:

It’s strange. I always thought Durant would follow in Tracy McGrady’s footsteps and sign with Houston similar to how McGrady followed in Penny Hardaway’s footsteps when he signed with Orlando. After Durant joined the Warriors... then took a massive paycut, so they could sign role players... I have no idea what to expect. If they don’t offer the supermax then he might leave.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 2:43 pm    Post subject:

Kawhi can take it as hardcore as he needs to if he wants out of SA that bad
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:11 pm    Post subject:

Cocaine is a helluva drug.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:12 am    Post subject:

I have no respect for KD as a competitor despite recognizing the all world talent he has.

KD is chicken little when it comes to taking risks... he would rather join a 72 win team so he can coast to NBA Championships instead of show any loyalty, leadership, etc to his previous teammates, fans, etc.

I don't want KD in LA. I would rather have LeBron, Leonard, PG 13, etc come together and kick Golden State and KD to the curb and end the Warriors dynasty talk.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:54 pm    Post subject:

Lebron
KD

Trade everyone for Kawhi


Warriors can go eat a big fat dick
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:57 pm    Post subject:

i would take off my underwear
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:02 pm    Post subject:

I don't really see why he would join, unless he wants to live in the city he plays for. He'd be playing 2nd fiddle to LeBron. I'm sure he wouldn't mind that but it wouldn't be any different then his situation now in GS. The only reason IMO he would consider it if there is some behind the scenes drama going on in GS.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:07 pm    Post subject:

methdxman wrote:
Cocaine is a helluva drug.


Thinking it would go a little something like this...

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:11 pm    Post subject:

george w kush wrote:
I don't really see why he would join, unless he wants to live in the city he plays for. He'd be playing 2nd fiddle to LeBron. I'm sure he wouldn't mind that but it wouldn't be any different then his situation now in GS. The only reason IMO he would consider it if there is some behind the scenes drama going on in GS.


He would be one of his kind. Could you imagine if he did that and took down the warriors he would instantly become the most controversial superstar in any sport
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:16 pm    Post subject:

Ok, Kawhi is now the 2nd most joyless person I can imagine in a Laker uniform.

Reporter: KD, how does it feel to wear a Laker jersey?
KD: *shrugs* *stares stone cold at the reporter like he wants to murder him for even asking him that* it's a jersey. It feels like any other jersey.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:31 pm    Post subject:

Call me crazy idk but I think we'd sign them to max contracts
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:56 am    Post subject:

CandyCanes wrote:
Why would Durant leave a team he just won back to back finals MVPs on to be a sidekick to LeBron?


Why would he join a 73 win team, a team he took 7 games in the WCF? Along with it, all the vitriol from the media and fans. It would be cool if he truly is a sick bastard. Leaves the back to back champs to join Lebron in LA. That would be equally wicked.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:59 am    Post subject:

methdxman wrote:
Cocaine is a helluva drug.




I've got a couple of "what if's" too, nothing to do with
basketball though
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